The Twitch streamer lightedits banned a viewer from his chat because the viewer allegedly harassed him. The viewer apparently used a feature of Twitch to get his money back.
Who is the Twitch streamer? It is the Twitch streamer Lightedits. On Twitch, he has over 16,000 followers and has primarily streamed the game VALORANT in recent years (Source: SullyGnome). Besides that, lightedits also engages with gaming content.
Recently, however, the streamer has not been in the spotlight for his gaming streams but because of a post on X, in which he revealed that he had a problem with one of his viewers.
Allegedly, the viewer had lightedits’ phone number and partially disclosed it. Consequently, lightedits banned the viewer from his chat and warned others on social media about this viewer.
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Streamer has to refund 1,200 dollars
What did the viewer do next? The viewer allegedly used a feature of Twitch that cost lightedits over 1,200 dollars: the refund function.
On Twitch, viewers can support their streamer in various ways. Either through subscriptions (colloquially called “subs”), direct donations, or donating bits, the currency of Twitch. According to the Twitch policies, viewers can withdraw some of these payments.
What happens next can be seen in lightedits’ case. The money that is withdrawn is taken back by Twitch from the streamer. For lightedits, this amounted to a total of 1,265.37 dollars. Lightedits seemed upset about this action.
How does the community help? Some people noticed the post on X and decided to help lightedits. They took out a new sub, namely their Prime sub. A free monthly subscription that Amazon Prime offers to every Prime user. For the viewer, there are no additional costs when subscribing to a Twitch streamer, but the streamer still receives the money from the sub.
This way, some viewers accessed lightedits’ Twitch channel to offset his “lost” money. In another post on X, the streamer announced that after just 14 hours, the money had come back in.
Lightedits does not seem very happy about Twitch’s policies that allow such refunds. Other Twitch streamers have also occasionally expressed dissatisfaction with Twitch’s rules, as have VTubers. You can read more about this here on MeinMMO: A community feels specifically targeted by new rules from Twitch
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Where Winds Meet has been playable in the West for nearly a week now. We asked you how you find the game so far. The results show: You are not entirely in agreement on this.
How did the survey turn out? Since the release of Where Winds Meet on November 14, 2025, we have been asking you in our posts how you like the game shortly after its release. This resulted in about 2,178 votes (as of November 25, 2025, 10:30 AM).
About one third of those who voted were not impressed with the game:
281 votes (13% of total votes) find Where Winds Meet “not so good” and expected more
225 votes (10% of total votes) do not like the game at all and consider it bad
However, two thirds of you are generally having fun with Where Winds Meet – even if you don’t fully agree on the quality.
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
Between Enthusiastic and Skeptical
What are you not in agreement about? While exactly one quarter of all votes rate the game simply as “Good” and can finish the game without much fuss, there are two camps among the higher ranks of the survey: one that is totally enthusiastic about Where Winds Meet and one that is clearly skeptical.
This results in the following votes for positions 3 – 1:
443 votes (20% of total votes) find the game “Good” and are satisfied with what it offers
507 votes (23% of total votes) feel their gaming experience is “okay” and are skeptical about the long-term motivation
722 votes (33% of total votes) are thrilled with Where Winds Meet
This opinion is also reflected in your comments under our posts and shows some points that support your ratings:
Veoh is excited: “But to be honest, for being completely free, it’s a much better Blade and Soul for what it is, without overly ridiculous fan service and no P2W. In general, a lot of effort and care has gone into this! Deep story, a lot of variety, very elaborately designed areas. It still has a few weaknesses, but let’s see what happens in future updates.”
diesdasverschiedenedinge writes: “I hadn’t heard about the game until 1 day before release and was a bit tired of WoW. So I just tried it out and was very positively surprised. Except for the incredibly many menus, it’s really fun. It’s somehow Elden Ring x Skyrim x Assassin’s Creed in China. Besides a few frustrating moments with boss fights on Legendary, I’m having a lot of fun and have already sunk 75 hours into it.”
Kyntara is one of those who need new content after just over a week and also addresses another “problem”:
So, I had no problem stopping. As soon as the time gate comes, I’m out and lose all motivation. The first days after release were okay since there was really a lot to do and the time gates were only one day long. Now, with the 9 days time gate, I lost all motivation immediately. […] Yes, I have pretty much done everything in the game after around 110 hours. Believe me, having so much time to play is both a curse and a blessing. Today’s games are unfortunately not designed for no-lifers like me anymore. Back then you could grind MMOs to the limit, today they are limited and artificially stretched out. Don’t get me wrong, I love WWM, but I will wait until more content arrives and the time gates disappear. Have fun to everyone with the game!
The time and level restrictions seem to slow you down at times and slightly diminish your enjoyment of the game. However, in general, it shows: Where Winds Meet is a comprehensive game, especially considering that it is Free2Play, and is mostly well-received in the West.
In Pokémon GO the new Season will start soon. Now there is a first trailer and information.
When does the new Season start? The upcoming Season starts December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time. It directly follows the “Stories of Transformation”.
What is the name of the new Season? The English title is now known thanks to the new trailer: the Season is called “Precious Paths”.
This is the new trailer: A 30-second video hints at the new Season. You can watch the trailer here:
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Pokémon GO shows its new season in the trailer
What does the trailer for Precious Paths in Pokémon GO show?
This is what can be seen: Above all, the trailer highlights various PokéStops. However, a few Pokémon are hidden in the background as well. The following can be seen:
Two small Pikachu with new costumes
The Gigantamax Meowth with its long body
Clobbopus is hinted at
And also the already known Whimsicott can be seen
What does the rest of the trailer mean? What exactly the stops entail can only be speculated about at this time. In connection with the title, it can be assumed that the new Season may revolve around the “routes” theme in Pokémon GO.
This would also fit, as the next GO Tour is likely the “Kalos” tour, since we recently had Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova. In Kalos, Zygarde is one of the most important Pokémon, and this is directly related to the routes feature in Pokémon GO.
It is likely that a longer trailer and more information will be released soon – at least that has been the case in the past. We will keep you updated as always!
Currently, the end of the current Season is still ongoing and it revolves around Keldeo. A new event has just started, which has unlocked the rest of the Season research. It is now also possible to change Keldeo’s form. You can find the information about Keldeo and “The Last Justice” here.
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The user interface of Where Winds Meet is nested and confusing. Finding something in the many windows is difficult even after many hours of gameplay. MeinMMO presents the most important menus for your hero.
Why this guide?Where Winds Meet does a lot right and well, but the user interface is not one of them. The menus are heavily nested, one window leads to another. Without the red dots that guide you to the next reward, much would remain undiscovered in the depths of the user interface.
But it’s not just about collecting each individual Echojade. After four or five clicks, essential systems await that allow you to enhance your character’s strength. Especially on higher difficulty levels, it’s fatal if you don’t make use of these just because they get lost in the menu jungle.
Therefore, we will present the most important menus where you can noticeably increase the combat power of your martial arts maestro. If you have more tips like this, feel free to share them in the comments!
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Schnelle Gründe, warum ihr Where Winds Meet zocken solltet
Development – the most important menu for your character
How do I improve my character? Open the main menu of the game (on PC via the “ESC” key) and click on the tile Development (shortcut “H”). A window will open with the 3 tabs “Skills”, “Equipment”, and “Talents”.
On page 1, the skills, you will find 3 essential areas:
Martial Arts: Here you choose your two active weapons (and the martial arts associated with them).
Inner Path: Here you will find your passive enhancements; you can activate up to 4 bonuses.
Mystical Abilities: Through this point, you can access the active martial arts skills that you can use independently of your weapons – up to 8 skills can be assigned. Through the second tab “General,” you will find additional abilities such as “Wind Perception” or the skill “Still Waters,” which allows you to significantly slow down time when shooting arrows. The third tab “Movement” finally offers you the Lightness skills for flying, wall running, or diving.
You will hardly spend as much time in any other menu as in the skills tab of development.
Almost everything can be upgraded: Weapons, passive enhancements, and active martial arts skills can be leveled up. This also applies to some general abilities. Select one of the weapons, mystical abilities, or passive enhancements and press “F” (or bottom right on “Improve” or “Breakthrough”) to perform upgrades.
This way, you can see whether you can already perform an upgrade or which resources you still lack. Another click on the resource will reveal where you can farm or buy these.
Where do I unlock what? Where Winds Meet not only reveals in detail where you can find the resources needed for upgrades, but through a few clicks, you can also learn what you need to do to unlock any missing weapons, mystical abilities, etc.
One advantage of the complex menus: The game tells you exactly where you can get everything.
Select a still locked weapon and click “Gain” (shortcut “Space”) at the bottom right of the window. In the “Inner Path” window, it is called “Understanding Inner Way,” but works the same otherwise. For the active martial arts skills, it is the “Learning Method.” Important: Select the skill and then click “Space” or use the forwarding option at the bottom right of the window.
Which weapons, mystical abilities, and passive enhancements should you acquire for a strong beginner build, you can find in this guide:
The second of the above-mentioned tabs leads you to “Equipment.” Here you can first see your currently equipped gear. Note that the individual equipment slots for both weapons, the disc, charms, helmet, greaves, bracers, and armor can be upgraded. All items you use in these slots benefit from these enhancements.
How do I upgrade the equipment slots? Click either on “Improve” in the “Equipment” tab or click on an equipment piece and then switch from there to “Improve” (shortcut “R”) in the improvement menu at the bottom right.
Can I also improve the equipment pieces themselves? During the leveling phase you will unlock the tuning of items. After that, you will find the option that shares the same name when you select a weapon in the “Equipment” tab, specifically at the bottom right (“Tuning”, shortcut “Space”).
Through tuning, you can specifically improve equipment pieces.
Through tuning, you invest tuning stones and coins in upgrading an item to receive random bonuses, for example, for physical defense or your critical hit rate.
What about the Arsenal? The third feature of the equipment area is unlocked between levels 50 and 55. It allows you to create a collection of unnecessary equipment pieces to boost your minimal and physical damage.
Tip: The Arsenal starts at level 41. So try to avoid breaking down equipment at that level or higher, so you can fill your collection promptly upon unlocking.
The Arsenal is a collection of old gear that increases your damage.
Talents in Where Winds Meet
In the third tab Talents, you can invest your earned talent points to unlock basic combat maneuvers such as heavy attacks, as well as additional slots for mystical abilities or simple attribute bonuses.
Anyone who regularly visits the PvP arena or fights bosses in Hero’s Path or Sword Trial modes will also receive talent points for these areas that you can invest in the Talents section to make your hero stronger for the respective variants of the game.
Where Winds Meet: Invest your talents!
Determining consumables – here’s how
Where can I find my healing potions? For this, we leave the development menu and switch to the bag (shortcut “B”). There you will find in the “Develop” tab the “Quick Access” area, where you can assign different items for the following categories:
Medicine (useable healing items in combat)
Divinecraft (consumable items for additional elemental effects such as fire, water, or poison)
Special item (fishing rod or firework rockets)
Tip: Through the “Settings” menu, you can select in the “Item Settings” category that a new item type is automatically assigned to the medicine area when your selected item is fully spent.
With consumable items, you can significantly ease the battles.
Special menus found at NPCs
Unfortunately, not all important menus that affect character strength are readily available at the push of a button. In Qinghe and Kaifend, you unlock a curiosity dealer where you can submit so-called curiosities to unlock various attribute bonuses or new movement skills.
The first of the dealers, Qi Sheng, was already introduced to you in the beginner guide with 15 tips for starting in Where Winds Meet. You can find him in the starting area Green Wilderness, near the wanderer where you uncover the first part of the world map.
Through curiosities, you also unlock important movement maneuvers.
His counterpart Bai Ji is unlocked much later, in the northwest of the city of Kaifeng, specifically near the outpost “Palace of Highest Unity.” Bai Ji offers you a completely different curiosities tree than Qi Sheng, so you should look for collectable insects, flowers, nests, frogs, and more in both regions.
These were the most important menus you should know for strengthening your character in Where Winds Meet. You can find many more guides and tips for the open-world adventure from China in our comprehensive overview. Check it out here: All guides, tips, and builds for Where Winds Meet in overview
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In 2022, millions of players discussed a shooter because it looked really realistic. Now the developer has returned after a long silence.
What kind of shooter is this? In 2022, a developer named Alexandre “esankiy” Spindler showcased a video of the game he is currently working on: UNRECORD, a shooter from the perspective of a so-called bodycam on X.com.
A bodycam is a camera mounted on the body, such as those used by the US police. Spindler and his team use this perspective in combination with Unreal Engine 5 to create a deceptively realistic image.
Within a day, the posted clip of the shooter was viewed over 3.5 million times. The opinion of many players under the post was clear: It looks incredibly realistic and was partially confused with real camera footage. The post has since been displayed over 93 million times.
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Unrecord – Official Early Gameplay Trailer
“Still Alive”
What is the new development? There was a long period of silence on Spindler’s X profile. While there were occasional updates on the development in 2024, there was not a single post from the developer in 2025. This did not go unnoticed by the community. A post with over 170,000 “likes” speculated on X.com that the developer might no longer be alive.
This is the sign of life: Following the post, the developer returned with a short message to his followers. He writes: “Still alive, it is getting closer”.
Spindler suggests that the release of UNRECORD is approaching. However, he did not specify when exactly to expect a release or an announcement of a release date. It remained with the short sentence.
When UNRECORD is released, it will surely be a candidate for a list of the most beautiful shooters. We have such a list on MeinMMO, and the competitor of UNRECORD, “Bodycam”, is currently on it. You can find the full list here: 10 shooters that are so beautiful you’ll forget to shoot at your opponents
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A player demonstrates with a clip from ARC Raiders that a crawling Raider can still get revenge. To do this, he enlisted the help of a dangerous “guard dog,” against which his killer stood no chance.
How was the player able to get revenge on the opponent? In a clip on Reddit, which has already received 11,000 upvotes from the community, player Either-Concern8349 shows what happened to him in ARC Raiders. After he was taken out by an enemy player and could only crawl, he stumbled upon a perfect opportunity to pay back his killer.
Slowly, he lured a Shredder, one of the dangerous ARCs, toward the enclosed room where the other Raider was located. Once he arrived there and opened the door, the opponent had absolutely no chance. He tried to escape, but the machine blocked the exit, and before he could act in any way, the Shredder ripped the opponent apart in the air.
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In the clip, you can hear the player celebrating his successful revenge and laughing: “Oh, I wouldn’t want to be in your shoes!”
The helpful Shredder not only assisted the player in the clip, as other players also share in the Reddit thread.
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Trailer for the community event “Breaking New Ground” in ARC Raiders
The ARC proves itself not only as a killer but often as a savior
What does the community report about their experiences with the Shredder? The community celebrates the clip of the player, some of whom find the misfortune of the other player amusing, but definitely entertaining.
Yet a few more players add on Reddit, that they themselves have had similar experiences with helpful ARCs as saviors in need:
“The Shredder is a true buddy, he helps me so often to take revenge,” writes ThatEdward, and WarrenPuff_It has experienced that as well: “I can’t even tell you how often I’ve been taken out on this map and then immediately avenged by the Shredder. It’s wildly funny when teams take each other out.”
But Shredders, whether avengers or not, are still hostile AIs whose job is to wipe out Raiders. ghost60606 also reminds us of this: “Last week (when I was still quite green behind the ears), I accidentally led [a Shredder] into a room where I had just said Hello Raider. There was so much peace and love in that infirmary… When I came back, everyone else was dead!”
What does the Shredder actually do? Instead of being equipped with a shooting weapon like some other machines in ARC Raiders, the body of the Shredder is the actual weapon of the AI. Once it notices a Raider and becomes aggressive, it can suddenly move significantly faster and tries to get close enough to its target to then deal heavy area damage after a brief delay.
A German Twitch streamer and popular caster of League of Legends was a bit disappointed by the Worlds 2025. In a video, he shares how it came to that and was lovingly supported by fans.
Which streamer and caster is it about? The Twitch streamer Maxim Markov began producing content for League of Legends in 2012. Later, he became a caster at Summoners Inn, a German-language project for news, streams, and general content around League of Legends.
In November 2023, Summoners Inn announced that they would discontinue the project and thanked Maxim and HandOfBlood among others for their work in building the largest German LoL community. After that, he slowly withdrew from the League of Legends scene but still occasionally created content about the MOBA.
After streaming LoL regularly to prepare for a tournament organized by his Twitch colleague Krokoboss, Maxim published a new video on his YouTube channel and raises the question of whether he will start actively playing LoL again.
Why is he complaining about the Worlds 2025? The World Championships and especially the finals have always been something special for Maxim. He asked around in the scene if there would be an event, but he was disappointed after discovering that nothing was prepared.
He himself speaks of a broken heart because LoL has accompanied him throughout his life, and in 2025 there was no proper event for the German-speaking fans. Maxim ultimately cast the finals with his Twitch colleague Tolkin in a private stream.
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The trailer of the new champion of League of Legends showcases his abilities in action
During the cast, Maxim felt uncomfortable, but fans loved it
Why did Maxim feel uncomfortable while casting with Tolkin? Maxim stated in the video that he was simply unprepared. He can manage the play-by-play commentary while the pros are playing live, but he doesn’t have a concluding sentence or slogan, which is part of the actual normal preparation.
How do the fans respond to Maxim’s thoughts on the Worlds 2025? Viewer and fan blaueflamme278 wrote under the video that Maxim’s casting was his personal highlight of the LoL year. In total, over 1,100 other fans agreed with him.
Also, bigschilling says nice words about Maxim and writes how great it was to see him cast again after all these years. According to the viewer, Maxim elevated the private Worlds event of Tolkin and him with his humor.
Will Maxim play LoL regularly again? No, while training for the tournament was fun, he does not have the time to only create LoL content. However, he would like to attend events as a commentator if invited.
In the video, Maxim hints that he will be there as a commentator. Alongside the multiple titleholders of the European league G2 Esports and the Twitch streamer’s team Caedrel, Los Ratones, the well-known German team NNO with NoWay will also be present.
Godzilla has faced countless opponents over 71 years. The director of the best film in the series has a favorite among the monsters that he would love to bring back.
In 2023, a new title in the series called Godzilla Minus One was released from Japan, which impressed critics and fans alike. Within the 71-year history of the series, it is the highest-rated installment on Rotten Tomatoes (we exclude Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, as the score is based on only 6 reviews).
It has now also been confirmed that the film, which even won an Oscar for its visual effects, will be continued in 2026 with Godzilla Minus Zero. Much is not known about the upcoming film, but as FandomWire reports, director Takashi Yamazaki has previously spoken about one of his favorite monsters that would perfectly fit the tone of the first film.
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Which monster was Yamazaki talking about? At the New York Comic Con 2024, the director was asked various questions during a panel. Among other things, he was asked which Godzilla film he would most like to see a remake of. His answer was quite unusual:
Godzilla vs. Hedorah. I think that Hedorah was a very innovative kaiju for its time, and when I think about what visual expression we have today with technology and how advanced it has become – I imagine how he would move, and I think that would be a really cool remake.
The film (which was called Frankenstein’s Monster vs. the Devil’s Monsters here) by director Yoshimitsu Banno was released in 1971, and Hedorah is among the lesser-known kaijus in the universe compared to icons like King Ghidorah, Gigan, Rodan, or Mothra. You can see what Hedorah looks like here:
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What kind of monster is Hedorah? Hedorah comes from outer space and is a giant slime monster. The name Hedorah comes from the Japanese word hedoro and means something like mud or slime. Thanks to a comet, it lands on Earth and has fed on pollution.
Throughout the film, Godzilla fought multiple times against the monster, which became stronger due to pollution, but also caused more damage with its toxic body. Hedorah’s greatest weakness is electricity, which can dry out its liquid body.
What does MyMMO editor and Godzilla fan Niko say about Hedorah as a potential antagonist?Godzilla was a reflection of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1954, and many of its monsters tried to represent important themes. Hedorah is a commentary on pollution, which has become significantly more relevant since 1971.
One can understand Godzilla Minus One as a remake of the first film, which is why a new version of Hedorah would also work. Looking at how Minus One ends, such a monster would fit well amidst the great destruction.
However, since a mysterious substance from Godzilla’s cells is shown at the end of the film, Biollante could also be a fitting monster. In the film Godzilla vs. Biollante, a plant monster is created from the cells of the giant lizard.
When can we expect Godzilla Minus Zero? So far, only a logo has been presented for the film. According to Polygon, a release is planned for late 2026, but we must wait for more information. Godzilla x Kong: Supernova will also continue in the US universe in 2027.
A player pays only 26 euros for a gaming PC, although it is worth much more. He takes advantage of the seller’s ignorance.The user has greatly benefited from this, but in the worst case, he could have cheated a social project out of revenue.
A user reports on Reddit how he bought a gaming PC for $29.99 (approximately 26 euros). This is an older gaming PC from the manufacturer Alienware, which features an exclusive design for the PC case.
But this very design became the seller’s downfall. The local thrift store apparently did not realize that it was a gaming PC and thus offered it for only $29.99. And the hardware of the PC can still be impressive in 2025:
CPU: Intel i7, no further description
GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, 8 GB video memory
RAM: 64 GB DDR4
Storage: 1 TB M.2-SSD + 2 TB HDD
At the time of its release, an Aurora R11 from Alienware with Intel Core i7-10700KF and GeForce RTX 3070 cost at least 2,100 euros. Today, the price is significantly lower: you now pay about 200 euros for a used RTX 3070, and a used Intel Core i7-10700KF is also still between 150 and 200 euros (via eBay.de).
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What will the user do with it? He explained in his post that his current computer is still significantly faster than the purchased model. He wants to dismantle the device and sell the components to family members (via reddit.com):
Since my current PC is still better, I will sell the internal parts very cheaply to friends and family members who still use older systems like this.
Many thrift stores support social initiatives
What is the problem with such actions? The so-called “thrift stores” in the USA are the common secondhand shops here. You can purchase used items significantly cheaper. Many of these stores often fund social initiatives, helping impoverished individuals or people in difficult situations with the revenue.
And the profits from thrift stores are an important source of revenue to finance this. In the USA, well-known examples include Goodwill and America’s Thrift Stores. In Germany, examples would be Oxfam or Fairkauf (Caritas), which are present in many cities.
The user, who expresses such enthusiasm for the purchase, may have cheated such a store out of potential revenue that would otherwise have gone into a social project. This cannot be definitively established, as you can only see the sales sticker but not the store itself.
Void Elves in World of Warcraft can soon have their beloved look. But there is a catch that still needs to be fixed.
If there is one thing in World of Warcraft that many always wish for “more,” it’s customization options for characters. Whether it’s hairstyles, skin tones, horns, or any other details. Effects and traits that are known from important story characters, like Alleria, are particularly popular.
Such a cool effect exists in Midnight for Void Elves – at least if they find the right vendor.
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WoW Midnight shows gameplay – All new features
What kind of effect is this? Visually, the effect is identical to the ability “Entropic Embrace.” This is one of the racial abilities of Void Elves. About once per minute (in combat), Entropic Embrace is triggered and envelops the character in a blue void hue for 12 seconds while benefiting from a small buff.
Most are probably familiar with this effect from Alleria in “Legion,” after she absorbed the dark Naaru L’ura.
Where can you buy the effect? The item named “Night’s Embrace” can be purchased in Midnight at inns in the new area “Voidstorm.” A potion costs 5 gold and grants the character the visual effect of entropic embrace for 30 minutes. There is no cooldown.
The potion can only be used by Void Elves.
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Does it always work? No, unfortunately not. Like many visual customizations, the effect disappears immediately in combat. The reason for this is probably to maintain visual clarity in fights, so it is clear when the character actually has the beneficial effect.
However, keep in mind that this is still in beta. Until the release of the expansion, there could still be significant changes to this item, so that perhaps its use in combat will be possible.
In the WoW subreddit, most are happy about this adjustment, but they question why such an effect can’t simply be a part of the normal character customization at the barber or purchasable as a toy so it can be used permanently without having to buy new potions repeatedly. Others want exactly the opposite:
“Why exactly is this a potion and not an option at the barber?” – hRDLA
“At least make it a toy if you want us to only have it for 30 minutes…” – Alicendre
“I want exactly the opposite, to be able to hide the effect.” – thugbobhoodpants
However, the Haranir receive by far the best visual effects in World of Warcraft Midnight. The new race has so many customization options that you can essentially recreate all other races well with the Haranir. This is also one of the reasons why many will likely play Haranir soon.
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Many viewers have great respect for starting series like One Piece. After all, there are over 1,000 episodes they need to catch up on. But did you know that there are even bigger animes than One Piece?
There are some animes that have now surpassed the milestone of 1,000 episodes. One Piece is probably the best-known series that counts. But there are 15 other animes that you might have never heard of, which are also a gigantic chunk.
MeinMMO lists which animes have the most episodes. We are considering the status as of November 25, 2025. Over time, it may be that already stopped episodes drop down in the ranking. We will present the Top 5 in more detail.
Keep in mind that we do not count special episodes or short segments here.
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The 15 Animes with the Most Episodes
Places 10 – 15 at a Glance
Place 15: Detective Conan (1,182 episodes)
Place 14: Crayon Shin-Chan (1,267 episodes)
Place 13: Monoshiri Daigaku: Ashita no Calendar (1,274 episodes)
Place 12: Hoka Hoka Kazoku (1,428 episodes)
Place 11: Doraemon (2005) (1,490 episodes)
Place 10: Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi (1,494 episodes)
Place 9: Kirin Ashita no Calendar (1,498 episodes)
Place 8: Kirin no Monoshiri Yakata (1,565 episodes)
Place 7: Chibi Maruko-chan (1,640 episodes)
Place 6: Soreike Anpan-Man! (1,708 episodes)
Next up is Place 5 on the next page.
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With the luxury graphics card ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090, ASUS sets new standards. The limited edition is supposed to be available in the European market from December 2025. However, according to recent reports, it is already sold out.
What kind of model is it? The ROG Matrix Platinum is a special anniversary model released by ASUS for its 30th anniversary. The card represents the absolute top model of the entire RTX-5090 series from the manufacturer – both technically and visually.
According to an ASUS press report, the MSRP is a whopping 3,999 Euros. For that money, you can also get a used small car, as AutoScout24 shows. The flagship among custom RTX designs is likely limited to 1,000 pieces worldwide and should only be available through selected retailers and the official Asus Shop.
According to PCGamer and TomsHardware, the graphics card is already sold out in the European market before its official release. The comparison platform Geizhals.de lists no current offers.
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Valve presents the Steam Machine in the new trailer
What could one expect for the price? ASUS installs a cooler that is over four slots wide, larger fans, and uses liquid metal as the thermal interface material. At the same time, protective mechanisms are integrated – such as shunt resistors on the 12V-2×6 connector and a flex detection that is supposed to detect bending of the card (via heise).
With the proud price, there are also some minor uncertainties regarding the execution. On a BTF motherboard, the card can operate with 800 watts, but currently cannot be mounted vertically in a tower case – suitable extensions simply do not yet exist. If you instead use the normal 12V-2×6 power supply, the Matrix operates like any other RTX 5090 and stays at a maximum of 600 watts. In our preview article, we have already introduced you to the graphics card in detail.
The YouTuber der8auer has extensively tested the Matrix 5090 and confirmed ASUS’s claim of around 10% increased performance – but only with the 800 watt limit activated. Although 10% may sound unremarkable, it adds to an already extremely high baseline performance.
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From minute 6:00 in the YouTube video, der8bauer explains the reasons for the limitation to 1,000 copies. It is a guideline that NVIDIA is said to require so that 800-watt cards do not become the norm. Thus, it is also clear: The ASUS ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 is a true edition for enthusiasts and collectors.
At Fellowship on Steam, the developers announced their plans for the future and want to work not only on the biggest criticisms but also on their own identity.
What kind of game is this? Fellowship is a cooperative online adventure that offers dungeons and instances from MMORPGs as a standalone title on Steam. Players can complete various dungeons in 4-player groups with versatile customizable difficulty settings, thereby earning new gear, levels, and talents.
Fellowship completely forgoes typical quests, like retrieving the beloved necklace for the miller’s daughter, and throws players into the dungeons almost from minute 1.
Many players find the title perfect to play alongside an MMORPG or when they are disappointed with the genre. However, the developers want to move away from the image of being a “side game” and work more on their own identity in the future.
Here you can watch a trailer for Fellowship:
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Fellowship presents all characters in the action-packed Early Access trailer
More and Better
What are the developers planning? The developers of Fellowship recently spoke about the future plans for the game. Already on December 11th, the winter and Christmas event will start at Fellowship. Here, players can expect festive decorations as well as the introduction of a search mode for the dungeons in “Eternal” difficulty.
In the further future, the focus will primarily be on expanding the game with new characters. A new tank and a new healer are set to be added to the game. There will also be new weapons and modifiers for them. Naturally, new dungeons, which are also in the works, cannot be missed among the content.
What I find really interesting is that those who thought, “Oh, this is an M+-simulator,” are now realizing why that might be a misinterpretation. I find that really exciting because, while I’m very pleased to be mentioned in the same discussion [as WoW], I have hopes and dreams for Fellowship that go far beyond the role of a side game for something else.
Community Director Hamish Bode in an interview with PCGamesN
Above all, the season system is a new feature that is set to arrive in early 2026 and will change a lot for the players.
What do the seasons bring? The new season system of Fellowship is meant to make the game continually expandable through seasons. At the start of the upcoming season in 2026, the progression of all characters will be reset, after which new content will be added.
A new character is planned for early 2026, along with a revamp of skill trees, dungeons, and curses. Players can expect to see the scale of change with upcoming content updates.
How will this sharpen the profile? By losing their progress in Fellowship due to the season updates, players are compelled by the developers to always restart in “MODA.” Those who only want to log in for a few rounds every few weeks will no longer get far in the game in the future.
While the developers’ approach of forcing players to restart through season resets offers extra content for frequent players, it also makes the game simultaneously less appealing for casual gamers.
Whether the developers of Fellowship will steer MODA in the right direction with the announced changes or whether the live service concept will ultimately be a misdirection remains to be seen. The developers of Palworld have taken a completely different path: Head of Palworld explains why his game will not be a hated live service game
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For PS5 and Steam, a new action RPG is coming soon: In Tides of Annihilation, the voice of Shadowheart from Baldur’s Gate 3 embarks on a new role through the devastated London while calling forth fierce Kaiju battles.
What is Tides of Annihilation? Tides of Annihilation is an announced single-player action RPG for PS5 and PC via Steam. It is currently being developed by the Chinese developer Eclipse Glow Games, which is also backed by Tencent.
The game was announced during a State of Play in early 2025. Now there is a new trailer that focuses on what is called Mirror Combat gameplay. In it, you can also hear the voice of Shadowheart from Baldur’s Gate 3, Jennifer English, as Gwendolyn:
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In the trailer for Tides of Annihilation, Kaijus fight in the ruins of London
Baldur’s Gate 3 meets Final Fantasy meets Elden Ring
What is the game about? Tides of Annihilation is based on the Arthurian legend, according to the developers. Players take on the role of Gwendolyn, voiced by Shadowheart from Baldur’s Gate 3: Jennifer English. She fights alongside so-called Spectral Knights to try to save her family and world.
According to the developers, the game is inspired by the legends surrounding King Arthur and his famous Round Table. In the trailer, the heroine Gwendolyn fights alongside the knight Lamorak against Tyronoe, The Ferryman – one of the eight sisters of Morgan le Fay.
Thus, the developer introduces the Mirror Combat gameplay. In this, Tyronoe transforms into a huge winged monster and then back into her human form. Gwendolyn swings her sword but receives a power-up from her knight. The arena alternates between a lilac flower world and the ruins of London.
The rather minimal UI and the combat itself are reminiscent of Final Fantasy XVI, which is known for its Kaiju-like battles. The character and world design, on the other hand, are reminiscent of Elden Ring, Nier: Automata, or Stellar Blade.
How is the trailer being received? In the comments on YouTube, players primarily comment on how beautiful the game is. @macDaivcK calls it a fever dream, while @adrianseidelman7940 and @ProGaming-kb9io express their appreciation for the art direction and the hard work of all the artists involved.
Regarding gameplay, @CV-Im7pv notes that Gwendolyn had summoned a companion and questions whether Nintendo might get involved. This commenter refers to a recently rejected new patent from Nintendo that would patent such a function. Otherwise, the gameplay is mainly described as creative and beautiful. @onem0repixel writes that the trailer is a crazy tech demo.
The comparison platform eDreams is said to have ripped off customers with excessive fees on Ryanair flights. With a targeted technical measure, Ryanair cut off the access interface from eDreams and within a few days caused the stock value of the travel provider to plummet.
What exactly happened? Flight prices have always been somewhat opaque, at least from the perspective of those who just want to travel quickly and cheaply for their well-deserved break. The fact that the prices displayed do not always correspond shows a dispute between the airline Ryanair and the comparison and booking platform eDreams.
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According to current reports, Ryanair blocked the automated query (“screen scraping”) of prices by eDreams. The mechanism blocks bot access to the airline’s website, so prices cannot be automatically retrieved. As a result: bookings through eDreams for Ryanair are said to have dropped by up to 80% in the last two months (via Xataka).
The further consequence: the share price of eDreams fell by around 40% in a single day. In addition, Ryanair stated in official communications that eDreams was “the only large online travel agent” demanding “excessive prices” for Ryanair tickets, while other OTAs (English: Online Travel Agency, German: Online-Reiseanbieter) agreed to a transparent price access (via investegate).
Ryanair vs. eDreams
How is the conflict progressing in the meantime? eDreams views Ryanair’s actions as “abusive, illegal and anti-competitive”. In a corresponding statement, eDreams accused Ryanair of systematically excluding travel agents.
However, the airline has already clarified in its statement regarding the internal company standards that this is not true. It states in the statement:
[…] These standards are successfully implemented by most other major online travel agencies, including Booking.com, Lastminute, Kiwi, and many others. Ryanair’s offer to grant eDreams free access to our ticket offer remains in place as long as eDreams is willing to commit to the same principles of price transparency that competitors have committed to in the last two years (via marketscreener).
However, eDreams has already initiated legal proceedings against Ryanair – in July 2025, Ryanair was ordered by a Spanish court to distance itself from the accusations against eDreams after Ryanair accused eDreams of piracy. Ryanair immediately filed an appeal. At least that is what the Spanish business and finance newspaper Cinco Dias reported.
Who controls sales, prices, and customer data? For you as travelers, this means: not only look at the price but also at booking paths, providers, and the choice of transport. Here you can read why the train has literally left everyone behind in one country and why flying there suddenly brings no advantages: Flying no longer pays off on a distance of 1,300 km
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It has been known for some time that the Netflix adaptation of One Piece will receive both Season 2 and a Season 3. Now fans are hopeful that there will be more background story about a certain character.
What is known about Season 3?After initial actors like Cole Escola have been announced for Season 3, Netflix is now showing a new image for the corresponding season. On X, a desert can be seen, where the script for Season 3, a skull, and a Log Pose lie, the navigational device in One Piece. This emphasizes again that Season 3 will take place after Alabasta.
The image shows a desert, a skull, a Log Pose, and a knife.
Additionally, there is a knife visible, which some fans note may belong to Ace, who will be played by Xolo Maridueña in Season 3. Relatedly, the team at Netflix states that production on Season 3 has already begun.
This shortens the wait time between Season 2 and Season 3. We know that Season 2 will premiere on Netflix on March 10, 2026. Moreover, Netflix confirms that the actors for Chopper, Mister 0, Miss Bloody Sunday, and King Cobra will be back on board.
However, one detail keeps fans pondering when looking at the image. They believe that the knife in the image could have a deeper meaning.
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Fans hope for more background on Ace
What do fans believe? On Reddit, fans discuss that Ace’s story may be expanded. They believe that a bit more of his backstory could be told in Season 3 instead of in the original at the Marineford Arc.
The additional content could, according to fans, be the cover stories of the manga, in which Ace finds Blackbeard. The novel about Ace could also play a role, say the users.
And this would even be possible: Already in Season 1, the roles of Monkey D. Garp and Corby were expanded more than in the anime. There were new scenes and some details that were not part of the original story.
A great hero of the Alliance in World of Warcraft is changing. But does this break the old story? Or is it truly brilliant from Blizzard?
The story of Warcraft spans over 30 years now. 20 of those have been filled solely with World of Warcraft, but even before that, there was a lot of history surrounding Azeroth and Draenor. The upcoming expansion “Midnight” will reference an event that took place back in Warcraft II. The circumstances of this event are now literally shining in a whole new light.
Spoiler warning: This article discusses story developments of the upcoming expansion for World of Warcraft: Midnight. Those who do not want any advance information should not continue reading.
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Which character is being referred to? The discussion is about Turalyon. Turalyon was a hero of the Alliance in Warcraft II and one of the first paladins to establish the Order of the Silver Hand. He later fought on the other side of the Dark Portal and was long missing. In the Nether, he fought for 1,000 years against the demons of the Burning Legion and was subsequently lightforged. He is now back on Azeroth, serving as the temporary leader of Stormwind and representing the Holy Light.
What event is being discussed? It concerns one of the decisive battles of Warcraft II. The humans succeeded in pushing the orcs back from Lordaeron all the way to their hideout in Blackrock Mountain. However, the final attack fails. Anduin Lothar falls in battle against the orcs.
Turalyon is then filled with divine wrath, as one knows from the Holy Light, and strikes the orc Orgrim’s hammer from his hand, allowing him to be captured, thus ending the threat of the orcs.
The YouTuber and analyst Bellular summarizes this well:
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What is being brought to light about Turalyon? The moment when Turalyon was filled with the Holy Light and falls into wrath is seen in Midnight as the first time Turalyon is affected by “Light Blindness.” This is a state in which one essentially wants to purify everything and everyone until it meets one’s own, nearly unattainable ideal of holiness – basically the perfect light. In this state, one also attacks their own allies because hardly anyone (except other Light-blinded individuals) is holy and worthy enough to meet the requirements.
The light blindness fades for some individuals, but they often cannot remember exactly what happened during that time.
Is Turalyon going to be changed then? Not changed, but developed further. One criticism from parts of the community is that Turalyon is no longer the shining hero he was in Warcraft II. Back then, he was a symbol for humans and simply a “good” character – at least that is the argument. However, many seem to overlook the fact that Turalyon already had fanatical and totalitarian views back then. He was a priest with fervor before becoming a member of the Silver Hand. Even then, he spoke of “purity within” that needed to be protected and strengthened.
What Blizzard is attempting here is not to rewrite a character that is being altered retroactively. Instead, details from the past are picked up and woven into newer lore, making them appear retroactively like a “foreshadowing.” Exactly that is not a “retcon,” but an expansion of the story of Turalyon, as one would hope.
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Chai Bakun is an NPC in Where Winds Meet, with whom you can befriend. We will tell you how to do that best.
Who is it about? Chai Bakun is an NPC in Where Winds Meet, who is located near the General’s Shrine. There you can speak to him and form a friendship with him.
Why should you form a friendship? In Where Winds Meet, you can befriend various NPCs. If you succeed, you’ll receive rewards from them at irregular intervals via chat. Those with many NPC friends will be richly rewarded.
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How to easily gain Chai Bakun as a friend
How does Chai Bakun become a friend? To make the NPC a friend, you first need to visit the General’s Shrine. There you will find him while he is chopping down a tree with an axe. We have marked the exact location for you here.
Once there, speak to Chai Bakun. Navigate through the first conversation option before clicking on the second conversation option in the menu, which opens a chat window with the NPC. Here you can either chat freely with the NPC, thanks to chatbot integration, or follow our guide.
What should I write? If you want to quickly befriend Chai Bakun, follow the messages below that you can send to the bot. The bot might respond to you, but in the end, you should still be friends with him. The easiest way is to convince Chai Bakun that we also want to protect the General’s Shrine.
Simply copy the bold parts into the chat. If you do not achieve the desired result, you can also reset the chat using the arrow symbol next to the name:
He: (watches the wanderer closely) Wanderer, why are you wandering near the General’s Shrine?
We: I am on patrol to catch criminals.
He: (nods approvingly) That’s good to hear. I have noticed some unusual activities lately. Something you might want to investigate.
We: I just caught two horse thieves.
He: (curiously) Really? That’s important. Could you give me more details so I can look into your report?
We: Well, one of them was rather fat and the other was rather thin.
He: (laughs softly) Those are certainly helpful features. Watch out for yourself, Wanderer. I will do my own research and keep an eye out.
We: Can I help you with that?
He: (nods) That would be good. I appreciate your support. Shall we search the area together?
We: Yes, gladly, the safety of the General’s Shrineis my top priority.
He: (nods seriously) I am glad to hear that. Come, let us begin. We must be vigilant.
We: I am always vigilant and always defend the General’s Shrine.
He: Chai Bakun shows gratitude and begins to think deeply.
If the last sentence appears in your chat, Chai Bakun has become your friend, and you will receive gifts from him from now on.
Chai Bakun is just one of many NPCs in Where Winds Meet. Each of them has different priorities that you need to fulfill to befriend them. The more you chat with the bots, the stronger your connection grows. You can find all our guides here: Where Winds Meet: All guides, tips, and builds at a glance.
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In Pokémon GO the Spotlight Hour with Zurrokex starts on November 25. Is it worth it?
When does the Spotlight Hour start? The Spotlight Hour starts on November 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM. For 60 minutes, there will be special spawns throughout the wilderness of Pokémon GO, and at 7:00 PM, the spawns of the Last Justice event will apply.
Which Pokémon appears? Zurrokex, a Dark and Fighting-type Pokémon, appears everywhere during the Spotlight Hour. It can evolve into Irokex.
What bonus is active? You will receive double XP for every catch during the event. This applies to Zurrokex, but also to all other Pokémon – including those from raids or dynamic battles. With a Lucky Egg, you can even earn quadruple XP.
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Is the event with Zurrokex worth it?
How strong is Zurrokex? Zurrokex’s evolution Irokex used to be a decent Pokémon in certain PvP situations, but it is currently not particularly relevant. You also don’t need Zurrokex for PvP. And in raid battles, you have better options for both Fighting and Dark types among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Zurrokex and Irokex in Pokémon GO
Is the bonus worth it? More XP is always good if you’re still on your way to Level 80. However, there are also events that offer more than double XP.
Can Zurrokex be shiny? Yes, Zurrokex also has a shiny variant in Pokémon GO. The shiny rate is not increased during the hour, but you may have a good chance of catching shiny Zurrokex due to the sheer number of spawns.
What should I consider? In general, Irokex has just received a new Mega Evolution in Legends Z-A. In preparation for that, you might want to catch a good Zurrokex. However, when this Mega Evolution will become active in Pokémon GO is still uncertain. It could take a very long time.
Overall, the hour is for anyone who still doesn’t have a good Zurrokex, wants to collect XP, or try their luck for a shiny. It’s not a must-catch, though.
What’s next in Pokémon GO? Currently, the Last Justice event is the most important date where you can unlock the new form of Keldeo. However, December is already casting its shadows: at the beginning of the month, the season change will take place. Until then, the remaining Pokémon GO events in November 2025 will continue.
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Some viewers found the streamer’s reaction insensitive and tactless. It seemed that Papaplatte did not care that a fan had lost a loved one. Others, however, believe that he should not have to concern himself with that.
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Twitch streamers are not therapists in your pocket
What was behind it? Papaplatte stated immediately after his excitement that he does not want such direct messages. Viewers can talk about what’s on their mind, but should keep it vague, like: “I’m going through a tough time.” Otherwise, it would be unfair to other chat participants.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
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What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
Some viewers found the streamer’s reaction insensitive and tactless. It seemed that Papaplatte did not care that a fan had lost a loved one. Others, however, believe that he should not have to concern himself with that.
Twitch streamers are not therapists in your pocket
What was behind it? Papaplatte stated immediately after his excitement that he does not want such direct messages. Viewers can talk about what’s on their mind, but should keep it vague, like: “I’m going through a tough time.” Otherwise, it would be unfair to other chat participants.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
Kevin “Papaplatte” Teller is under criticism for allegedly responding tactlessly to a fan’s message. Others, however, believe that this is his right. A discussion is emerging about how much Twitch streamers really have to listen to.
What was the situation? Over the weekend, a clip of the Twitch streamer Papaplatte went viral, in which he seemingly shuts down a viewer who wants to tell him about his deceased grandfather.
A video that received more than 300,000 views on X shows the streamer as he opens a package when a so-called text-to-speech donation comes in. This is a monetary gift with attached text that is then read aloud automatically. A fan explained that his grandfather had passed away and that the stream was a distraction and encouragement for him.
However, Papaplatte immediately interrupts the AI voice. He wishes the viewer “much love”, but also begins to explain that one should not write such things. His gaze, however, falls on the contents of his package, and he then jumps up excitedly.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
Some viewers found the streamer’s reaction insensitive and tactless. It seemed that Papaplatte did not care that a fan had lost a loved one. Others, however, believe that he should not have to concern himself with that.
Twitch streamers are not therapists in your pocket
What was behind it? Papaplatte stated immediately after his excitement that he does not want such direct messages. Viewers can talk about what’s on their mind, but should keep it vague, like: “I’m going through a tough time.” Otherwise, it would be unfair to other chat participants.
The reason for the somewhat inappropriate excitement stems a few minutes before the clip: Papaplatte had been waiting for necessary hardware for his stream and wondered whether the needed HDMI cable was included—otherwise he could not use the new monitor at all. He then apparently discovered the desired cable at a very unfortunate moment.
What came of it? Although the situation in the stream is actually clarified quickly, a larger discussion about the clip developed on social media. Because while some accused Papaplatte of lacking empathy, others saw the streamer as being in the right.
Content creators are there to entertain viewers, but they are not their friends or therapists. For some, such a personal message crosses the boundary into so-called parasocial relationships. These are one-sided, strong emotional connections to a public figure.
Particularly Twitch streamers often struggle with these parasocial ties, as viewers can interact with them directly and feel connected to them. Therefore, Papaplatte drawing such a clear boundary is his right.
What is a parasocial relationship? It refers to the one-sided, often emotional bond that viewers develop toward streamers, without this personal relationship actually being reciprocated. Especially in the context of platforms like Twitch or YouTube, it develops as content creators regularly share content, tell personal stories, or engage with chats, causing viewers to gradually feel that they “know” the person or are even friends with them.
Others criticize that the streamer offers this feature and accepts his viewers’ money, but apparently does not want to provide the expected “return”.
